Spectacularly blooming lilies have attracted the attention of man since ancient times. A modern classification describing species, lily hybrids, varieties with photos and names will help to appreciate the existing diversity, amaze with incredible brightness and pomp of flowers.

Perennial flowering plants, forming a numerous genus, have been known since antiquity. Mentions of lilies and images of large flowers can be found in sources from Ancient Greece, Egypt, the countries of the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Species diversity of lilies

Our ancestors admired the perfect form of flowers, their aroma and variety of colors. Today, lovers of garden flowers have access to varieties of lilies from different parts of the world, as well as hybrids and varieties obtained from their crossing.

White Lily (Lilium candidum)

In Europe, with special trepidation, they treated the white or snow-white lily (Lilium candidum), considering it the standard of divine purity and purity. A plant from the Mediterranean region was valued by the Hellenes, later, with the spread of Christianity, it was revered as a symbol of the Virgin. And then a funnel-shaped flower up to 7 cm in diameter became the prototype for the heraldic royal lily, which adorned the coats of arms of many royal dynasties of Western Europe. Today, the species is well known to flower growers; on its basis, many wonderful varieties and hybrids have been obtained, which differ from wild-growing ancestors in greater endurance and large flowers.

Curly lily (L. martagon)

Another famous variety is the curly lily (Lilium martagon), which many know as royal curls or Turkish lily. The name of the plant up to 150 cm high is due to the flowers of the original turban-shaped form with petals curved or twisted outwards. The color of the lilies may vary.

Most often found with pinkish-lilac flowers, however, thanks to the efforts of breeders, white, wine-red and even almost black lilies have been obtained, which are distinguished by amazing endurance, winter hardiness and regular flowering in the first half of summer.

Royal lily (L. regale)

Thanks to the beauty of the flowers and the bewitching aroma, the royal lily (Lilium regale) has gained incredible popularity among flower growers.

The plant comes from the Chinese province of Sichuan, forms an upright stem from 100 to 180 cm high. Flowering begins in mid-July, and at its height there can be up to three dozen large buds on one plant. Flowers up to 15 cm in diameter are distinguished by a tubular shape, a pinkish color of the outer surface of the petals and a pale yellow spot in the center of the corolla. Stamens covered with bright yellow pollen give additional decorativeness to flowers.

A popular species is widely used by breeders. Based on this variety, many tubular hybrids and lily varieties have been obtained, the photos and names of which make the hearts of thousands of garden flower lovers tremble.

Tiger Lily (L. lancifolium)

From Asia, the tiger or lanceolate lily (Lilium lancifolium) came to Russian gardens. An unpretentious, vegetatively propagated plant is easily recognizable by the pointed lanceolate leaves arranged alternately on the stem and turban-shaped flowers of orange or yellowish color. The petals are covered with brown or black spots, because of which the lily got its specific name.

Flowering of plants up to 120 cm high begins in the second half of summer, while up to 15 spectacular flowers can open on the stem. In addition to varieties with ordinary flowers, today breeders offer terry varieties of tiger lily, as well as its hybrids with other related forms.

Hybrids and varieties of lilies with names and photos of flowers

Having fallen into the hands of scientists and breeders, lilies from different parts of the world have become the source material for obtaining interspecific hybrids and unique varieties with amazing external data.

The appearance of more and more new plants forced specialists to seriously engage in a new classification of lilies. In the middle of the last century, such a register was created. Today it includes a dozen, constantly expanding and changing sections, most of which are devoted to hybrid forms.

Asian lilies: varieties with photos and names

The most numerous is the family of Asian hybrids, bearing the features of such species as tiger, spotted, Pennsylvania, dwarf lilies, as well as David and Maksimovich lilies.

Brief descriptions, photos and names of Asian lilies will help you get an idea of ​​​​the magnificent garden plants with an unpretentious character, high winter hardiness and a long flowering period. The group includes more than five thousand varieties, striking with stunning monochromatic and multi-colored petals, simple and double corollas with a diameter of up to 14 cm.

Depending on the variety, plant height varies from 40 to 150 cm. Flowering takes place from June to the end of summer. Therefore, it will not be difficult for the grower to choose Asian lilies for any place in the flower bed.

The only drawback is the lack of smell, which royal lilies and other hybrid forms are so attracted to.

Lily Nove Cento beckons with bright yellow petals in the middle of summer. The variety differs not only in the duration of flowering, but also in the size of the corollas on stems up to a meter high. Flowers with a diameter of up to 16 cm in the center are covered with a reddish-orange blush, which is emphasized by bright pollen.

The yellow Fata Morgana lily with spectacular double flowers up to 16 cm in diameter is ready to become a bright accent in any flower garden. The petals in the center are strewn with brownish-orange speckles, reminiscent of the origin of the hybrid. The height of the stem, covered with hard dark green foliage, is 90–100 cm.

Anyone who is not indifferent to delicate pink flowers will definitely like Elodie's lily with terry corollas with a diameter of about 15 cm. Closer to the center of the flower, it is easy to notice black dots and purple-pink strokes. The neck of the corolla has a greenish-yellow color. The plant will not get lost in the flower bed thanks to erect stems up to 120 cm high. Flowering, like other Asian lilies, lasts the entire first half of summer. With the onset of the cold period, the bulbs do not require digging and withstand frosts down to -30 ° C.

Flowers of Asian hybrids can be not only plain. A photo of a lily variety with the name Mystery Dream invariably causes a lot of delight among the most sophisticated lovers of garden flowers. The greenish-white petals are adorned with raspberry or burgundy strokes and splashes.

Another spectacular variety is the Black Eye lily, bred by Dutch breeders. Its white petals are framed by a purple border, and in the center of the corolla up to 15 cm in diameter, a spot of a thick, almost black shade is noticeable from afar. With proper planting and proper care, the flowering of this plant lasts up to four weeks, from June to July.

Lily Lollipop is one of the most famous varieties of this magnificent ornamental plant. Stems 70 cm high are crowned with simple white flowers with pinkish-crimson strokes at the tips of the petals. An unpretentious culture grows well in the garden, can be used for landscaping balconies, terraces and for out-of-season forcing.

A selection of such colorful varieties will make the flower bed unique, unforgettably bright. The eye-catching color of the Lionheart lily combines rich yellow and purple-black tones. The plants grow up to 80 cm in height and are covered with flowers with a diameter of about 10–14 cm at the height of summer.

The Asiatic lily Marlene is especially famous. A plant with large, odorless white-pink flowers is prone to fasciation, that is, to the fusion of several growth points, the formation of one powerful stem and many buds on it. Thanks to this phenomenon, the grower can observe the simultaneous flowering of several dozen spectacular corollas.

Oriental lily hybrids

Spectacular oriental lilies, striking with the magnificence of large flowers, bizarre colors and shapes, are the result of painstaking selection work, which was based on varieties native to East Asia.

The group of oriental hybrids unites almost one and a half thousand varieties. With all the diversity, these plants can be recognized by common features. This is:

• corrugated edges and colored edging along the edge of the petals;
• predominantly pink, red and white tones of flowers;
• flowering in the second half of summer and in September;
• heat-loving character and exactingness to the quality of care.

Lily Stargazer, like other representatives of the eastern group, is equally good in a flower bed and in a vase. On strong leafy stems from 80 to 150 cm high, very large white-pink flowers open with a white border along the edge of the petals and crimson specks scattered in the center. The flowers are fragrant, their diameter is 17 cm.

Even taller and more decorative is the Salmon Star lily. The fragrant flowers of this variety reach a diameter of 20 cm and are held on stems up to 200 cm tall. The color of the petals is dominated by pale pink, salmon and golden yellow tones. The central part of the corolla is covered with orange and reddish specks.

Tubular lily hybrids

Lilies obtained as a result of crossing Asian species with an elongated corolla shape, unpretentious disposition and high winter hardiness are called tubular hybrids.

These plants rarely get sick, are not afraid of Russian winters, bloom for a long time and continuously. In addition to these advantages, they have the ability to reproduce both vegetatively and by seeds, and their flowers are unusually fragrant. Today, flower growers have at their disposal hundreds and thousands of spectacular varieties of various colors from pure white to deep pink and bright yellow.

The White Haven long-flowered lily is a white, fragrant flower that opens gracefully on meter-high stems. The variety is distinguished by the exquisite shape of the corollas, their large size and unpretentious care.

Trumpet lilies bloom during July and August, accompanied by a rich aroma that intensifies in the evening.

The pinkish-lilac flowers of the Pink Perfection lily rise 120–180 cm above the soil level. The corolla is 13 cm long, and the petals open by 11 cm. In the inflorescence, there can be from 3 to 7 buds that do not fade for a long time and can be used for cutting.

Interspecific hybrids of lilies

The possibility of obtaining not only closely related, but also interspecific forms of lilies inspired scientists to create plants, the appearance of which in nature would be simply impossible. Today, hybrids, named after the first letters of the parent species, are becoming more popular and more numerous.

Hybrid specimens take the best qualities from their ancestors, so flower growers have a real chance to replenish the collection in the flower bed with spectacular and amazingly easy-to-care flowers.

OT hybrids and varieties of lilies with photos and descriptions

From oriental and tubular lilies, the OT hybrids that are in demand today originated. Although the first varieties of plants were obtained only 20 years ago, over the years the group has become one of the most attractive for flower growers. Reason for success:

• a combination of large buds forming multi-flowered inflorescences;
• a huge selection of colors, including two- and even three-color options;
• tall stems, allowing these hybrids to be called "lily-trees", such as the Pritty Woman lily.

The flowering period begins in mid-summer and lasts from 3 to 4 weeks. At the same time, the varieties of this group are fragrant, which for many lily fans is an indisputable advantage.

Among the large-flowered plants, the lily Anastasia should certainly be attributed. The spectacular OT-hybrid strikes with pink corollas with a diameter of 20 to 25 cm. The flower petals are effectively bent, painted in raspberry-pink tones and form a wide funnel towards the center of the corolla. The central line on each petal is drawn with a bright carmine shade. The center of the flower and the edges of the petals are almost white. In the best way, the plant shows its qualities in well-lit areas with fertile, loose soil.

Lilies prefer neutral or slightly acidic soil, need regular weeding, watering and top dressing, especially in preparation for flowering.

The height of the stems of the Pretty Wumen lily variety reaches 180 cm, and the flowers blooming at the top can compete with dinner plates in size. The diameter of the white fragrant corolla is 20–25 cm. The variety is rightfully recognized as one of the most spectacular among OT hybrids and other garden lilies.

Large buds and just opened corollas are painted white, pale pink and greenish yellow in the center of the flower. While flowering lasts, the corolla gradually turns white, but does not lose its rich aroma.

Flowers of universal purpose demonstrate durability not only in the flower bed, but also in the bouquet. Despite the apparent fragility, the buds can be transported; when cut, they perfectly retain freshness and do not fade for about two weeks.

On the petals of the Lavon lily, also related to modern OT hybrids, you can see gentle overflows of cream, bright strokes of crimson light yellow. Expressive flowers with recurved petals and spectacular coloration are decorated with tall stamens with reddish-brown anthers.

Adult bulbs with full care can grow two-meter stems of two meters and carry up to 30 large buds. Flowering begins in mid-July and, under favorable conditions, lasts about a month.

Lily Exotic Sun is an example of a hybrid with semi-double flowers. The lemon yellow corollas really resemble the bright sun over the lush greenery of the rainforest. The diameter of the flower is about 20 cm; on a stem with a height of 100 to 120 cm, there can be from 1 to 5 such buds.

The Friso lily variety, bred by Dutch breeders, is classified as a profusely flowering variety. Corollas bear the features of a parental, oriental look, as evidenced by the pink-crimson base of the petals and a wide white border around the edges. The wide throat of the corolla is colored in greenish or yellow tones. The stems, in comparison with their counterparts in the group, are small. Their height is 120 cm.

The Friso lily variety is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and winter hardiness. Under a thick layer of fallen leaves or under other cover, the bulbs tolerate frosts up to 35 ° C without loss.

Apricot Fuji Lily is unlike any other variety. The uniqueness of the plant lies in the original shape of the flowers, which are more reminiscent of tulips than lilies. The second feature is the warm, apricot shade of the petals and the pistils towering above them. As the petals dissolve, yellow nuances appear in the color, which become predominant.

The stems, in comparison with other varieties of OT hybrids, are low and barely reach a length of 100–120 cm. The diameter of the flowers is 12–16 cm. The lily blooms in mid-summer, is unpretentious, and even novice flower growers succeed in growing it.

Fans of garden lilies, partial to dark colors, rich tones, will appreciate the Purple Prince lily variety. Crowning strong, erect stems, the buds are painted in dark purple, almost black shades. When the corollas open, the color of the petals becomes purple-carmine, iridescent, noble, like aged wine. The luxurious appearance of 25-centimeter flowers is supported by petals bent outward, as if made of silk.

The family of garden varieties of lilies is constantly expanding and replenished with new original plants. Hybrids take the best traits of their ancestors. for example, hardiness, expressiveness and duration of flowering.

Lilies belonging to the groups of longiflorum and oriental varieties, as a result of crossing, gave hybrids called LO. Delicate flowers, painted in yellow, white and pink tones of different intensities, are shaped like a short tube or funnel with a diameter of 10 to 20 cm.

The buds are held on stems up to 130 cm high covered with dark green leaves. As the flowers open, they fill the air with a strong aroma that does not disappear until the flowers fade.

The bright African Queen lily instantly attracts attention with its orange-cream petals and an elongated corolla characteristic of tubular hybrids. Large buds, combined in 3-5 pieces, opening up, become flowers, the diameter of which sometimes exceeds 15 cm. With proper care, the stems grow up to 120 cm in height. The variety is suitable for group and single plantings, it will not get lost either in a flower bed or in a vase with other plants.

A real decoration of the flower garden will be a bright large-flowered lily Triumfator from Dutch scientists and flower growers. A variety created at the beginning of this century attracts attention:

• tall, up to 140 cm stems;
• flowers with a diameter of 20–25 cm;
• a coloration more characteristic of oriental hybrids;
• persistent sweet aroma.

Mass flowering lasts from 2 to 4 weeks, from the second half of summer. The persistence of flowers is preserved even after cutting, so the lily is desirable in the most magnificent bouquets.

The hybrids obtained from the crossing of Asiatic and long-flowered lilies, according to the names of the parental forms, received the designation LA. the plants took from the oriental ancestors the hardiness and brightness of the flowers, and the longiflorum lilies provided the new varieties with outstanding corolla sizes.

An example of such a successful union is the lily variety shown in the photo with the name Royal Sunset. Flowers in red-yellow colors are equally good in the sun and in the shade, the bulbs are not afraid of frost and form buds by mid-June.

Another new group of hybrid plants is derived from oriental and Asian varieties. OA hybrids are not as tall as oriental varieties, but they are no less beautiful and, like oriental lilies, are undemanding to care for.

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Asian garden lilies are an unpretentious culture for flower beds. It is necessary to know the basic principles of agricultural technology in order to avoid many problems.

General information

Even in the Middle Ages, flower growers tried to take lilies from nature and grow them in gardens.

Like any plant, lily bulbs took root well in the garden and bloomed - if they were dug up nearby.

Plants brought from far away felt completely different, most of them simply died.

Botanists decided to help flower growers and in the forties of the twentieth century a classification of species lilies was developed.

The lily flower began to be massively grown in the USA, Holland and other countries.

As a result of breeding lilies, flower growers came to the conclusion that it is not plants of lily bulbs taken from nature that take root best of all, but hybrid ones.

These lilies were not only beautiful, but also more hardy to grow because of their hybrid origin.

In the early sixties, a classification of hybrid lilies was developed in the USA.

The first section of the classification includes a group of Asian hybrids.

Asian hybrids

Lilies of Asian hybrids are well known to Russian flower growers, although hybrids came to us only in the 50-60s of the twentieth century.

In Russian gardens, flower growers grew wild natural species, such as tiger lily or saranka, Dahurian lily, dwarf lily.

These flowers grow in the forests of Primorye and Eastern Siberia.

Gradually, flower growers began to receive hybrids, and the most stable and unpretentious Asian hybrids were the first to reach Russia.

The varieties of this group of lily flower are the most numerous and the most diverse in color.

Asian hybrids are distinguished by endurance, good reproduction.

Flower growers grow this flower all over the country: from south to north, from west to east.

Hybrid classification

Panda (tango hybrid).

The height of the hybrid reaches one meter, has large flowers, 15 cm in diameter. The color of the flowers is beige-white with a brown-burgundy coating to the middle of the petal and a white center.

Strawberru and Cream (tango hybrid).

Height 120 cm, large flower with a diameter of 15 cm. Cream color with a dense pink-red coating to the middle of the flower.

Black eyes (brushmark hybrid).

Height 95 cm, flower diameter 18 cm. The color is bright scarlet, with small maroon, almost black strokes in the middle of the petal. Anthers are absent.

Annemarie's Dream (terry hybrid).

Height 60 cm, flower diameter 8 cm. Very elegant terry variety, creamy white color. Anthers are absent. Has a weak aroma.

Fata Morgana (terry hybrid).

Height up to 95 cm, flower diameter 13 cm. Terry flower of lemon-yellow color, from the center up to 1/3 of the petal is covered with large dark red specks. A very popular variety, often used for forcing.

Forever Susan (tango hybrid).

Height 75 cm, flower diameter 8 cm. Rich orange color with very large maroon, almost brown spots in the middle of the petal. Anthers are absent.

Coopers Crossing (tango hybrid).

The height is one meter, the diameter of the flower is 8 cm. The color is orange-copper, with large maroon, almost brown spots in the middle of the petal. Anthers are absent.

Push Off (tango hybrid).

Height 35 cm, flower with a diameter of 9 cm. The color is maroon, at the ends of the petals there are small white spots with uneven edges. Anthers are large, brown-orange.

Lollypop (bicolor hybrid).

Height 70 cm, flower diameter 11 cm. Bicolor flowers: white center, crimson petal tips. Anthers large brown-orange. The variety is early.

Tiny Icon (pixie hybrid).

Height 50 cm, flower diameter 9 cm. The color is pale pink, more saturated towards the center. Anthers dirty yellow.

Tiny Ghost (pixie hybrid).

Height 50 cm, flower diameter 9 cm. Rich carmine color, orange anthers.

Tiny Sensation (pixie hybrid).

Height 50 cm, flower diameter 8 cm. Color violet-red, petal tip yellow. Anthers are orange. They have high winter hardiness.

Tiny Todd (pixie hybrid).

Height 50 cm, flower diameter 9 cm. The color is pale yellow, with a white center with a brownish speck. Anthers brown-orange.

Tiny Double You (pixie hybrid).

Height 50 cm, flower diameter 9 cm. Terry and undersized, orange-yellow color. Anthers are absent.

Tiny Hope (pixie hybrid).

Height 55 cm, flower diameter 9 cm. Color burgundy red. Anthers are carrot-orange.

Agrotechnics for growing hybrids

To grow a healthy, beautiful flower, you need healthy soil, fertilizer and watering.

The first fertilizer in the form of calcium nitrate with an interval of 10 days begins to be given in May, given 2-3 times. then complex fertilizer is applied, also 2-3 times.

In August and September, potassium monophosphate is introduced. Fertilizers are applied in accordance with the instructions indicated on the package.

Asian hybrids do not hide for the winter, they need to be planted in new soil with each transplant, it is necessary to add sand for looseness.

You can plant in spring and autumn.

Asian hybrids are high and low, early and late.

Lilies are divided into hybrid groups according to one or more characteristics: Brushmark, Pixie, Tango, etc.

Very low varieties with a height of 20 to 40 cm are included in the Pixie subgroup.

The Tango hybrid group has abundant mottling on the petals.

The varieties of the Brushmark group are very beautiful, which means “brush stroke” in English.

Unusual terry lilies appeared, gradually their number is increasing.

The newest varieties of Asian hybrids are very beautiful.

If you bought lilies with sprouts in the fall in the store, they can only be grown in greenhouses in winter.

The lily flower has been known to people since time immemorial. Of all the varieties of lilies, Asian hybrids are the most unpretentious and have the most diverse colors.
Even in the ancient legends of the Jews and Greeks, the divine origin of this flower was mentioned. Among the ancient Romans, the lily was a favorite flower during the holidays; in France, this flower was a sign of noble birth and royal power.

Asiatic hybrid lilies are descended from their wild relatives - Dahurian, brindle, single-color, drooping, pleasant, European, David, spotted and Dutch. All of the above varieties of lilies come from places where the climate is sharply continental with hot summers and cold winters. Therefore, Asiatic lily is well adapted to the climate of the middle lane. The exception, perhaps, is the East Asian lily, since this variety is bred in countries with a warm climate. Summer there lasts a long time, there are practically no frosts in winter, so this variety grows much worse in our latitudes than in its homeland. You can see what the East Asian lily looks like in the photo: At first they began to breed new varieties of lilies in Japan, then this passion for a beautiful flower passed to North America, Europe, and later to Russia. The most widespread Asian hybrids were in the 50s of the last century. Varieties of Asian lilies In their color and variety of varieties, Asiatic lilies are leading among other varieties of this flower. All Asian hybrids can be divided into groups: Brushmark hybrids. On each of the tepals there is a stroke of a different shape - it can look like a pencil stroke or a large brush stroke. In color, the strokes also differ - cream, light brown, plum red, light yellow, dark purple. Basically, the intensity of such smears depends on the weather. The most spectacular and popular in this group are the following varieties: Elijah - cream color, orange in the center, dark spot. Wangard - golden-orange, a clear currant-red spot. Rostani - light apricot color, dark spot. Zhuravinka - red color with a dark spot. Zorka Venus - light apricot color with a red stroke. Delta - deep yellow color with brown strokes, has a very long flowering period. Bicolor group. This group includes lilies with two or more shades, which can move from one tone to another. Asennaya Farby - red color, orange center without specks. Sorbet is pink with a white center. Grand Cru - deep yellow color, bright red spot at the base of the petals. Tango group. The lilies of this group are simply a masterpiece of selection, because they have a very dense speck in the center and are therefore very showy. The brightest representative of this group is the Jason variety. It has a yellow color and a huge number of specks of dark brown color. The pixie group is very small, it includes miniature varieties, the height of which is not more than 30-40 centimeters. The most famous representative of this group is the Butter Pixie. Her flowers are large, lemon yellow, the base of the flower is golden. A group of terry varieties. Asiatic terry lily grows and blooms beautifully, the most famous variety in this group is Fata Morgana. Asiatic lily bloom In open ground, Asiatic lily blooms in early July, but late varieties of this species bloom much later, in late July or early August. Flowering usually lasts about two weeks. Asiatic lilies are very good for cutting, they stand well in a vase, all lily buds gradually bloom, only wilted inflorescences need to be removed in time. These flowers are odorless, which is good, as the strong aroma of other varieties of lilies, collected in a bouquet and left indoors overnight, can give a person a headache. Asiatic lily planting in the ground Planting or transplanting lilies can be done both in spring and autumn. They do not require shelter for the winter, but in the first year, when planting before winter, it is better to cover them. Asian hybrids like neutral, slightly acidic soil. They grow well in both sunny and slightly shaded places, they do not like stagnant water. For active growth and good flowering of plants, it is necessary to choose high-quality planting material. Lily bulbs should be firm, healthy, free from spots and noticeable flaws. It is better to buy large bulbs, as plants that grow from small bulbs may not bloom in the first year after planting. In order to destroy possible pests, lily bulbs after purchase must be treated with a solution of karbofos. Before planting, store the bulbs in a dark, cool place, covering them with sawdust, moss or a damp cloth. Lilies should be planted in prepared holes or trenches. The depth of the hole should not exceed 35-40 cm. Pour some river sand on the bottom and make a small tubercle out of it. This will prevent the roots of the bulb from becoming waterlogged. Then the bulb should be put (preferably sideways) in a hole on the sand, also sprinkled with river sand on top and, only after that, cover it with earth. You need to add compost or humus to the ground, pour it on top and mulch it with sawdust. Asian lilies - care and cultivation Growing Asian lilies is not particularly difficult. In one place without a transplant, lilies can be grown for three or four years. They can sit longer, but then the number of buds on the flower will gradually decrease, the height of the peduncle will decrease, the bulb will become weakened and may get sick, which will later lead to the death of the plant. If many short underdeveloped stems have formed on the main stem, this means that the bulbs in the nest are crowded and it is time to dig them out. The bulbs must be removed from the ground, carefully divided and planted in a new place. In the old place, lilies can be grown only after two years. Asiatic Lily Feeding The first feeding should be done only when the lily grows to a height of 10-15 cm. For feeding you need to use a solution of potassium nitrate. It is necessary to repeat this procedure periodically, with an interval of 10-15 days. At the stage of bud formation and their coloring, plant nutrition is especially important. But fertilizer should not be applied during flowering, as this can lead to a rapid completion of flowering. The last top dressing should be done no later than August 15, this must be done then in order to restore the bulb weakened by flowering. Withered flowers should be removed along with the ovary and not allowed to form seed pods. In autumn, when the leaves of the lily begin to turn yellow, the stems of the plants must be cut off at ground level and burned, as they are not suitable for compost. Asiatic lily forcing Asian hybrids, unlike other types of lilies, can be used for forcing. In September, you need to plant a large and healthy bulb in a flower pot, cover it from the rain and leave it outside before the onset of frost. With the onset of winter, a pot of lilies should be placed in the basement. In January or early February, a lily pot must be placed in a room where the temperature does not exceed 10-15 degrees. After a couple of weeks, move the pot to the room, and soon the plant will bloom. If the lighting in the room is not strong enough, then additional illumination can be used. For forcing, it is better to take varieties with a brighter color, since when forcing, the color of the flower will turn out to be lighter. After flowering, such a bulb must be planted in open ground, where it will gain strength, and will continue to develop normally. Reproduction of Asiatic lilies Lilies can be propagated in several ways: dividing the nest of bulbs, in which in the fall they dig out the main bulb a little, a small bulb is separated and planted in a new place; reproduction by children, which are formed on the roots of the main bulb; reproduction by scales, when the scales are separated from the bulb and used as a new planting material; propagation by stem bulbs that appear on the stem of the lily, fall off, take root, then they are dug up and transplanted in a new place. When propagated by all of the above methods, new young lilies will bloom only after two years. Diseases and pests of Asian lilies In cold and rainy weather, lilies can be affected by a disease called botrytis. It manifests itself in the appearance of reddish-brown spots on the leaves of the plant, which can subsequently capture all the leaves and buds. In this case, it is necessary to spray the lilies with Bordeaux or Burgundy liquid. Plant bulbs can become ill with fusarium (bulb bottom rot). If this happens, then the bulbs are dug up, washed and placed for half an hour in a solution of foundationol. Asian lilies are able to decorate any garden or backyard with the brightness of their colors and shades, a riot of colors and a variety of shapes.

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​Related articles​​The bulbs must be pickled for 30 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate (5 g per 10 liters of water) or any special preparation for dressing the bulbs, which is used according to the instructions on the package. Bulbs from their own garden are washed under running water before that, dead scales are removed, the roots are shortened to 5 cm. Oriental hybrid. Height 90-100 cm. The flowers are alabaster-white, with a light yellow blurred center and wavy edges, directed upwards.

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• Unpretentious and unusually spectacular - none of the groups can be compared in popularity with Asiatic lilies: they are grown almost everywhere, even in permafrost conditions in Alaska! The varieties of this section give a lot of baby bulbs and are therefore ideal for flower beds: by buying a small package of bulbs of each variety you like, in a few years you will be able to divide the nests and decorate the garden with spectacular curtains of lilies obtained on your site.

Of great interest are plants obtained by crossing varieties from different sections with each other. They are called intersectional hybrids. Often breeders manage to combine the advantages of different sections in this way, eliminating some of the shortcomings. Several groups have already been received:​

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Small bulbs of undersized varieties - 7-8 cm;

Both hippeastrums and amaryllis feel good in warm, lit places, but they perceive direct sunlight and overheating very poorly. In summer, it is advisable to take the plants to fresh air, providing protection from precipitation. Twice a month, amaryllis is fed with mineral fertilizers, and for hippeastrums alternate organic and mineral fertilizers.

Before the shoots appear, the lily in a pot should be in a cool, dark place, and as soon as you see green sprouts, transfer the plants to a windowsill or balcony. With the onset of summer, growing lilies at home continues in a cold place, where it is possible to provide plants with fresh air.

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The first thing you need to remember is that you are not planting flowers for a year, because lilies are perennial plants, which means that you should thoroughly prepare for planting. ​

The main aspects of caring for beautiful flowers

Bulbs are planted to a depth equal to three of their diameters, but not less than 8 cm. The rules for planting candidum hybrids differ: all work is carried out no later than August, and the depth is calculated so that the thickness of the soil layer above the top of the bulb is no more than 3 cm. Martagon - hybrids are planted, on the contrary, somewhat deeper than the general rule dictates, but at the same time as most other varieties. Rio Negro Asian hybrid. The variety was obtained in 1964 in Holland. The plant is 60-70 cm high. The flowers are about 15 cm in diameter, cup-shaped, directed upwards, apricot-orange, very beautiful shade, with cherry specks. The variety grows well, resistant to disease.

Focus on color and shape AA (Aurelian x Asiatic). They bloom in July, as a rule, have a strong aroma. Frost-resistant, not susceptible to gray rot and fusarium. Lilies are usually placed in the middle or background of flower beds. Strive to arrange them so that other plants block about half of the stem from all sides where the flower garden is viewed. Then the shoots of lilies turning yellow after flowering will not be evident. In the foreground, hostas, geyhers, geraniums, lavender, hyssop, stakhis, brunner and other crops with beautiful leaves that remain decorative throughout the season will look good. In the intervals between groups of lilies or behind them, perennial asters, phloxes, echinacea blooming in autumn can be planted. Their above-ground part noticeably grows, becomes more magnificent after the flowering of most varieties of lilies. In such a composition, the plants located next to the lilies will almost close in the second half of summer, and the place vacated in the flower garden above the bulbs will become invisible.

How to dig and transplant lily bulbs?

Large bulbs of medium-sized varieties - 12-15 cm;

Video about growing lilies in the country

Further care for domestic lilies is not much different from caring for garden representatives of this bulbous plant. The lily will develop properly and bloom profusely if you provide it with slightly moist soil and moist air. It is not necessary to transplant the flower into a more spacious container.

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Lily bulbs should be in one place for at least five years, gaining energy Depends on the height and power of the plant. High varieties are placed at a distance of 20-25 cm from each other, low - 10-15 cm. After planting, especially in dry weather, areas with planted bulbs are thoroughly watered. Bulbs purchased in the spring are planted in the same way, but in May. Eastern hybrid. Height 130 cm. Flowers up to 18 cm in diameter, raspberry-red, with a contrasting thin white border and dark purple sparse specks, wavy along the edge. Blooms in July-August.

Geneve ​Unfortunately, Asian hybrids do not have the aroma of their relatives from other sections. But in terms of the variety of shape and color of the flower, they have no equal. Only here are terry varieties found: yellow Fata Morgana, orange Double Whiskey, pink Aphrodita. Also noteworthy are the Tango varieties (with a rare or thick speck that merges into dark tan marks), Brushmark (with dark strokes in the center of the petals) and others. The unique decorative qualities of Asiatic lilies are a treasured "bait" for collectors and designers.​

Indoor lilies: planting and care according to all the rules

LA (Longiflorum x Asiatics). The largest group. Resistant to fungal diseases and winter-hardy. They inherited a variety of colors from Asiatic lilies, but they have larger and more beautiful flowers, a pleasant aroma. They grow well in open or slightly shaded areas with a neutral or slightly acidic soil. For the winter, it is advisable to cover the plantings of this group of lilies with leaves or peat.

Recently, low-growing varieties of lilies with a stem height of up to 30 cm have been popular. In the middle plan of a mixed flower garden, they are almost invisible. Sometimes they are recommended for rockeries. But against the background of stones or pebble dumping, they are too clearly visible, and after flowering, when it is still impossible to remove the yellowing shoots, so as not to disrupt the development of the bulb, they look ugly. These varieties are suitable for planting among ground-blooded plants with a shallow root system - creeping phloxes, gypsophila in rockeries or in the foreground of a flower garden. But the main way to use miniature varieties is container planting. Any varieties of lilies develop well in containers and bloom magnificently, subject to timely top dressing, but undersized ones are also more mechanically stable. The container with them does not turn over, and the stems do not break if they are accidentally touched. When the lilies in the container lose their presentable appearance, it can simply be removed away from the eyes, replacing it with the same container, but with later flowers, for example, with miniature dahlias.

Small bulbs of medium-sized varieties -8-10 cm;

Like many other indoor flowers, the lily loves wet cleaning of the leaves for hygiene purposes. Watering is necessary moderate, as the soil dries up, just do not flood the plant, as amaryllis is easily affected by rot when waterlogged. During the flowering of the domestic lily, watering is increased, and during the dormant period, it is reduced.

How to care for a room lily:

Are the "ancestors" of wild types growing in coniferous forests, you need to use coniferous litter and sawdust for feeding, which are introduced into the root system zone - lilies will grow perfectly. And so that they do not take away the nitrogen that it needs so much from the plant, we introduce nitrogen-containing appropriate fertilizers.

• . And if you constantly dig up the plant, it will weaken the lilies, they will become more susceptible to disease.
• Some lilies - Asian, tubular, oriental hybrids - prefer open sunny places, others - varieties of lilies from the martagon group - can be grown only in partial shade and with significant shading. Fortunately, there is an external sign that allows you to accurately determine the place for planting: if there are supra-bulbous (annual, formed annually) roots on the stem, the varieties need light shading.
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• Asian hybrid. Height 69-80 cm. The flowers are pale pink, goblet-shaped, with a darker center and a rare speck at the base of the petals. Directed up. Blooms in July, grows well.
• Lilies of this section do not tolerate lime in the soil at all. When you prepare seats for them, add peat.

LO (Longiflorum x Oriental). The flowers are short-tubular or funnel-shaped, white, white-pink or deep pink in color, with a pleasant aroma.

The appearance of lilies changes markedly over the course of the season. Conventionally, four stages can be distinguished.​

Large bulbs of high varieties - 15-20 cm;

If the indoor lily receives proper care, it is less likely to be affected by diseases and pests, outwardly the plant looks healthy and strong. With a lack of watering and waterlogging of the soil, the leaves of the lily become lethargic and pale, the flowers begin to darken from the cold, and turn pale from the excess of the sun. Pay close attention to how your room lily looks in order to take the necessary measures in time, and then bright beautiful flowers will decorate your apartment for a long time!

Water the plant regularly from the moment the shoots appear until the leaves dry in the fall so that the earth does not dry out, but is not too wet;

How to care for domestic lily (amaryllis and hippeastrum)

If you have already decided to transplant lilies, approach this issue carefully. Having carefully cut the stem and leaves with garden shears, we move on to the hidden "part" of the flower - its bulb. They need to be dug up with a garden pitchfork, and you need to be as careful as possible. After all, if you damage the roots, you can safely throw away the entire bulb.

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Lilies work well in raised flower beds, on terraces that provide drainage for plantings. But they should not be placed close to the retaining walls of the southern and northern exposure.​ OT hybrid. Height 130 cm. The flowers are bright red, with a wide pale yellow border along the edge, up to 21 cm in diameter, directed horizontally, fragrant. The variety is quite stable. Blooms in early August.

Use coniferous litter as mulch - it helps to maintain soil friability and maintains a slightly acidic reaction of the soil solution.

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LP (Trumpet x Longiflorum). They winter well in central Russia, are resistant to diseases. They have beautiful multi-flowered inflorescences.

Vegetation. From May to the beginning of flowering, flower-bearing stems grow, covered with bright green foliage. Among other plants, lilies do not attract attention, but they do not spoil the look of the flower garden either.

Small bulbs of high varieties - 10-12 cm.

Tubular lilies react very sharply to frosts in May. They will need nutritious loose soil with good drainage, in a sunny, wind-sheltered area.

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Spray lily leaves with water from time to time;

After digging it out of the ground, inspect the bulb, removing all brown petals from it. Be sure to wash it under water, and then keep it in karbofos for 15-25 minutes. If the bulbs are clean, they just need to be left for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate. After that, we put the bulbs in the shade, where they should dry out. After that, we cut the roots of the flower by 8-10 cm, plant them in the prepared soil.

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Planting depth may vary depending on the mechanical composition of the soil: on light ones, the depth will be somewhat greater, on heavy ones, less.

Montezuma Asian hybrid. Plant height 70 cm, star-shaped flower, directed upwards, about 15 cm in diameter, with bright pink tips. It blooms earlier than other lilies of the group, when wintering in the open field - in June. Prefers the sun. Spectacular and unpretentious variety.

The best place for Asiatic lilies is elevated areas that are illuminated by the sun for several hours a day (before or after noon).

• OA (Oriental x Asiatic). Quite unpretentious, hardy plants. Bloom in July.
• Flowering. Exquisite, rare in beauty flowers bloom, visible from afar. This is the main thing for which lilies are planted.
• Depth is indicated to the bottom of the bulb. The distance between the lilies also depends on the height. For example, large lilies will need 20-25 cm, medium ones - 10-15 cm. Make grooves or bulb holes 10 cm deeper than they should be if they have roots. Pour a mound of river sand on the bottom of the hole, place the bulb and straighten the roots, then fill the hole with earth.
• Asian varieties of lilies - the most unpretentious
• Loosen the soil by sprinkling peat, humus or leafy soil;
• By the way, if you want lilies to grow quickly, do not "go too far" with the application of organic fertilizers. After all, this will lead to an imbalance between the vegetative and root parts of lilies. Now you know whether it is possible to plant lilies in the spring, when exactly to do this, and how to ensure their normal development so that your flower garden is even more attractive!​

Care and fertilizer

In one place without a transplant, lilies are grown on average for about 5 years. The exceptions are Asian and LA hybrids, which require a transplant every 3 years, and slowly developing tubular and martagon hybrids, which can develop in one place without a transplant for up to 7 years or more.

Eastern hybrid. Height 130 cm. The flowers are very large (27 cm), with a strong aroma, purple-red with dark purple dots, directed horizontally. Blooms in July.​ ​Landfill​

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OT (OR), or Orienpets (Oriental x Trumpet), are hybrids. Plants with very large beautiful fragrant flowers, reminiscent of oriental, but less capricious. Bloom from mid-July.

End of flowering and fruiting. The shoots of the plant lose their beauty, gradually acquire a yellowish or brownish tint. Lilies are very fond of mineral fertilizers, in spring - with nitrogen content, in autumn - without it. Purchase such fertilizers in granular form, specially created for bulbous flowers. You need to fertilize the area with lilies in the spring, with the appearance of the first shoots, and in October, before the plant, having completed the flowering period, falls into a dormant period.

Among the oriental hybrids, there are varieties that do not have good winter tolerance. Plant their bulbs at a depth of 15-20 cm to prevent them from freezing. It is these flowers that have the most magnificent aroma, but also require good care.

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Lily growing secrets - lily care, proper planting, popular varieties

Among indoor flowers, lilies with bright juicy greenery, beautiful large flowers and a delicate aroma take pride of place. Of course, we are not talking about garden lilies, which can reach a height of one and a half meters or more. At home in pots, a compact indoor lily of various types and varieties is grown. This will answer the question of whether it is possible to transplant lilies in the spring - this is undesirable if you do not want to end up with frail flowers that react sharply to the slightest infection. You can not skip the planting time, because the plant bulbs dry out quickly enough. And therefore, if you see that they are losing their elasticity, be sure to start work.

Lily is one of the famous flower crops - more than six thousand of its hybrid varieties are known, obtained from crossing different species. In 1962, the American gardener Jan de Graaf systematized varieties and hybrids of lilies, combining them by origin. This classification in 1964 was adopted as an international one. It will be very useful, especially for beginners, because the most important features, such as soil requirements, resistance to frost, drought or excess moisture, and disease resistance are the same for most lilies.

The optimal time for transplanting and planting lilies in central Russia is August-September, in the southern regions - October. You can plant later when the soil temperature is close to zero, but then cover the plants well for the winter. Landings are insulated with dry leaves when the topsoil freezes. And so that they are not blown away by the wind, press them with spruce branches.

Important to consider

Asian hybrid. Height 70 cm. Flowers are tubular, directed upwards, dark purple, almost black. Blooms in July. A very showy variety for flower beds, can be used as a base for sophisticated color combinations.​

1. Asiatic lilies need to be dug up and divided more often than other varieties - about once every 3 years. Their nests grow rapidly, and the bulbs begin to interfere with each other. If the division is not done on time, the flowers are crushed.
2. It was once believed that oriental lilies are too tender and capricious to grow them in the middle lane, because due to late flowering they go into winter ill-prepared and often freeze out. But modern technology has made it possible to create many resistant varieties. Some bloom already from the second half of July, even if planted quite late in the spring (for example, after purchase at the garden center or by mail).
3. Peace. The stems dry out, they can be removed from the flower garden, the place of lilies in flower beds is empty.

Organic fertilizers are categorically not suitable for lilies, as they cause fungal diseases.

Longiflora (Longiflorum)

Asiatic lilies are winter hardy and hardy, so you can choose a site for them both on the sunny side and in the shade. The soil is slightly acidic or neutral, well fertilized. Such flowers do not exude fragrance at all, but this is offset by the ease of care for them.

Asian

When flowers appear, tie the stems to the sticks.

Candidum (Candidum)

Oriental, Asian hybrids, long-flowered lilies, golden, beautiful, dwarf, royal are used for home cultivation. In addition, indoor plants

Oriental, oriental (Oriental)

At the same time, you need to take care in advance of the place on the site where the landing will be made, and if some other plants grew there earlier, dig up the bed, apply fertilizer - only then you can get down to business. By the way, it is best to plant plants in mid-March or early April, but autumn work is also welcome if you properly prepare your flower garden for winter.

Tubular and Orleans (Trumpet & Aurelian)

Asian hybrids can be transplanted throughout the season, even when in bloom. Just do it carefully, do not damage the roots! After transplanting, they need abundant watering and shading. It is better to immediately remove all the buds - in this case, the bulbs and roots will develop well, and the next year the plants will bloom profusely.

American (American)

Eastern hybrid. Height 120 cm. The flowers are pale pink, with a brighter blurred border and wavy edges and a rare pink speck. Directed horizontally, flower diameter up to 27 cm. Blooms in August.

Martagon

When buying a choice of Asiatic lilies for flower beds and container planting, pay attention not only to height and color, but also to the location of the flower. Varieties with downward-pointing flowers are distinguished by a more modest, refined appearance - they can even be used in natural flower beds. In containers, low varieties will look good, the flowers of which look up.

Intersectional lily hybrids

Oriental lilies, or orientals, are hybrids obtained from crossing East Asian species. Today this section has about 300 varieties. It is distinguished by the richness of shades and shapes of large, often very fragrant flowers. Two- and three-color varieties are available. They bloom from late July to September, after the most common "Asian" lilies in our gardens have bloomed. You will not regret buying oriental lilies. When they bloom, your neighbors, friends and acquaintances will definitely ask where this pleasant aroma comes from.

1. Flowers tubular to nearly star-shaped, usually white, very fragrant. Blooms in July-August. Plants are not hardy enough, prone to viral diseases. Suitable for forcing and growing in pots.​
2. ​Never apply manure or compost! But wood ash introduced into the soil will help protect flowers from pests. To prevent the development of diseases, spray the plants with a solution of Bordeaux liquid three times a year.
3. Dig up the bulbs very carefully so as not to damage them. Garden forks work best for this. Shake off the ground and carefully inspect, remove scales with brown or rusty spots from the bulbs. Rinse in running water and place in a solution of karbofos (10 liters of water - 1 tablespoon) for 20 minutes.
4. Photo of a room lily
5. amaryllis and hippeastrum

Important: lilies prefer sandy or loamy soil, in addition, the soil must be "airy" and freely permeable to moisture, for which it needs to be loosened with high quality.

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Reproduction by bulbous scales

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Tango-Asian hybrid. Height 110 cm. The flowers are bright orange with dense dark specks, merging closer to the center into solid brown "scorch marks", directed upwards.

Secrets of planting oriental lilies

Novice flower growers and those who are not going to devote a lot of time to caring for flower beds should pay attention to unpretentious varieties of lilies. As a rule, they do not have a fragrance, but their decorative qualities are at their best.

Overheating of roots and bulbs is harmful to lilies. To avoid it, use mulch. It is even better to shade the planting site with ground cover plants (planted directly above the bulbs), other perennials and especially low shrubs (planted nearby). Lilies look better if their lower part is covered, and next to shrubs they even hibernate better: snow accumulates here, and damage to sprouts by late frosts is less common.

The shape of the flower is usually cupped or chalmoid, there are several varieties with double flowers. The color is white, pink, cream, yellow, orange, two- and three-color, red and maroon, almost black. The downside is the lack of flavor. Unpretentious, winter-hardy, slightly susceptible to fungal diseases and do not suffer from viral infections. Blooms well in full sun and partial shade. They do not tolerate lime, prefer neutral or slightly acidic fertile soils. Easily propagated vegetatively. Many varieties of this section form baby bulbs in the axils of the leaves (bulbs). Such varieties are called bulbous.

The best option for the location of the lily is the top with flowers in the sun, and the leg is in the shade. This way you will avoid overheating the bulb. In order for lilies to grow well, you need to plant low-growing plants near them, for example, hosta, flax or bell. You can also alternate among themselves types of lilies of different heights. Thus, the lower part of the stem will be shaded, and the bulb is protected from overheating.

Pay close attention to the condition of the bulbs

For such a capricious plant as a lily, home care also includes liquid fertilizing. The first top dressing should be applied before the growth of the lily, the second - when the buds are formed, the third - until mid-August, after the lily blooms. A houseplant lily will be stronger and larger if you periodically add wood ash to the ground.

Asian lilies

From the Amaryllis family, the people are also called house lilies, because their flowers are very similar to real lilies.

"Queens of flowers" are planted to a depth of about 20-25 cm, if the bulbs are large. If they are smaller, the hole must also be made smaller. Thus, the diameter and depth of the trench depend on the size of the bulbs of the plant. If you want to make a beautiful flower bed, it is better to plant flowers in a small group (4-5 pieces), leaving a gap of 10 cm between them. So that they receive a supply of nutrients immediately after planting, put a layer of soil mixed with organic matter in the hole. If the bulb already has roots, they must be straightened when planting so that there is no damage. After all, in severe cases this leads to the death of the entire flower.

This is the most effective way, it is applicable to almost all lilies. Scales are removed during but it is best to do this in spring or autumn when transplanting lilies. Reproduction by scales, allowing you to multiply the variety you like, getting the right number of plants for the flower garden.

Asiatic Lily Planting Secrets

• OT hybrid. Height 100-130 cm. The flowers are golden yellow, with a brighter center, tubular in shape, directed horizontally. Flower diameter 25 cm. Blooms in July.​
• Fata Morgana

Oriental lily bulbs are recommended to be planted in August. Keep in mind that they do not tolerate drying. If planting material comes from nest division in your area, plant lilies as soon as possible after digging up, and if you purchase bulbs from a store, make sure that they are not limp and shriveled.​

Flowers are tubular or funnel-shaped, white or yellow, fragrant. Varieties of this group are susceptible to viral and fungal diseases. They need a reliable shelter for the winter, a sunny location, well-fertilized, preferably calcareous, soil. The bulbs are planted in August without deepening, since the hybrids do not have supra-bulb roots. In September, plants form rosettes of overwintering leaves, and next year - a flowering shoot.

Try to plant the lily so that the top is in the sun and the bottom of the stem is in the shade.

Lily varieties

It is enough to pickle clean, unaffected bulbs with roots for half an hour in a 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate. After rinsing and dressing are finished, dry the bulbs in a shady place, trim the roots by 5 cm and plant in the prepared soil. On the eve of landing, in dry weather, water the soil to the desired depth. If the soil is already moist enough, irrigate when planting directly into the furrow.​

• An equally magnificent indoor lily, photos of which are widely presented on the Internet, you will most likely get in the second year. In the first season, it is better to remove the buds all at once, so that the plant gains strength and gets stronger. In the future, you will need to remove the buds only from those plants that look weakened.
• From the article you will learn how to properly plant a potted lily in a pot, how to care for domestic lilies to achieve abundant beautiful flowering, and what to do after the leaves fall. With proper care, an indoor lily flower can decorate the interior of your apartment, balcony or winter garden for a long time.
• Planting lilies in the spring, as well as caring for plants, has several secrets. If you know them, then grow truly beautiful and healthy flowers that will make a beautiful and fragrant flower bed. So, for example, we plant low varieties closer to the paths, but tall flowers are best placed in the center of the site. The landing site itself should be sunny, but a slight shade in the daytime will extend the flowering time.
• Rake the ground, trying not to disturb the roots, remove the bulb and, gently pressing on the scales, break out 5-6 outer scales. The place of breakage must be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkled with a mixture of crushed charcoal and sulfur. Then return the bulb to its original place and sprinkle with earth.
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• Asian hybrid. The plant is 90-100 cm tall. The flowers are cup-shaped, look up; bright yellow with dark spots. Terry flower, diameter 17 cm. Racemose inflorescences. Blooms in July. Forms a spectacular profusely flowering thicket, very good for flower beds.
• Asian hybrid. Height 90-100 cm. Star-shaped flowers, directed upwards, white, with a rare speck in the center and a yellow spot around the nectary. Filaments greenish white. Diameter 15-16 cm. Blooms in July.
• For planting choose warm sunny areas with well-drained fertile acidic soils. The layer of soil above an adult bulb should be on average two of its diameters, but not less than 10-12 cm, and in the northern regions it is recommended to even deepen them to 15-20 cm - so they will germinate later, and the likelihood of damage to the buds by spring frosts will decrease. Luxurious flowers need enough space to feed - try to maintain a distance of 20-25 cm between the bulbs.​
• The flowers are fragrant and odorless, tubular, cup-shaped, star-shaped, turban-shaped, very variable in color. Blooms in August-September. For a long time they were considered unsuitable for cultivation in central Russia. But the modern assortment has been replenished with varieties that successfully bloom and multiply in the conditions of the Moscow region. Usually severely affected by fungal diseases and viruses, but recently there are more and more new varieties that are resistant to infections.
• Lily care mainly consists of thorough weeding and good watering, especially during the flowering period. Abundant watering will be required only in drought, and after flowering it can be completely stopped.
• The soil for all types of lilies should be nutritious, loose, with good water permeability. These include sandy loam soils, light loams, garden lands that are well fertilized. Damp heavy soils cause rotting and death of the bulbs due to the fact that moisture collects between the scales. To correct this, add sand, perlite or other baking powder to such soil.
• Now you know how to grow lilies at home, but it’s not difficult to keep them until the next season: in the fall, dead stems are cut off from the plant at the very bulbs, the bulbs are taken out of the ground and placed in a bag of wet moss in the refrigerator for the winter or stored until spring in a layer moistened sand in the basement.​
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• By the way, lilies especially "like" if their stems below are protected from the sun. And therefore, you can plant undersized flowers (violets or daisies) in a flower bed, which will simultaneously protect from the sun and become an additional decoration of the site. Despite the fact that lilies are quite strong and healthy, they can face various problems. For example, in the morning, large dew drops that work as "lenses" are especially dangerous. Because of this, lilies can get burns, in the future leading to the appearance of a disease such as botrytis ("gray rot").
• Disinfect the scales with a pale pink solution of potassium permanganate, then treat with a solution (Kornevin, heteroauxin). After processing the scales, dry and powder with a mixture of crushed coal and sulfur.
• For lilies in the garden, choose sunny or slightly shaded, wind-protected areas with well-drained soils - from slightly acidic to calcareous. You can clarify what soil requirements the varieties of each group have in the “Classification” section. Common to all varieties is that they do not tolerate stagnant moisture. Areas where melt and rain water stagnates are unsuitable for growing lilies, and clay soils that are too heavy require improvement.
• Chianti
• Salmon Classic
• After the surface of the earth is seized by frost, the plantings are covered with a layer of fallen leaves, after the snow melts, this shelter is removed to allow the soil to warm up.

The flowers are fragrant, tubular, rarely cup-shaped or star-shaped, yellow, pink, orange. The outer side of the perianth is often darker than the inner. Blooms in July-August. Frost-resistant, prefer good garden soil with the addition of leaf humus. Cannot tolerate acidic soils. They are not susceptible to viral diseases and are sufficiently resistant to fungal infections. Needs a sunny location and well-drained soil. A flower in tubular lilies is formed outside the bulb - it is laid during the growing season on a flowering stem. Therefore, in the case of late frosts, there may be a lack of flowering or the appearance of defective, ugly flowers.

Selection of lily varieties for connoisseurs

• The size of the bulbs, the type of lily, as well as the composition of the soil directly affect the planting depth. The most common option is that the depth of the hole should be 3 times the diameter of the bulb itself.
• Since lilies at home, as well as in the garden, usually bloom from June to August, it is recommended to plant them in a pot in early spring. You can plant several bulbs at once in a flowerpot or in a tub, and then you will get a beautiful lush arrangement of lilies of different varieties and colors. For one bulb, a pot with a diameter of about twenty centimeters will be quite enough; too spacious a container can cause the lily to lack flowers.
• Lily care in the spring also involves proper watering. Due to the fact that the roots of flowers can reach two meters in length, be sure to water the plants with high quality, trying not to get water on the buds and leaves. By the way, moderate humidity is useful for lilies throughout the season, and therefore make sure that the ground around the trunk is not very dry. ​
• When separating the scales in the spring, they can be planted directly in open ground - after 5-6 cm, with row spacings of 20-25 cm, deepening by 2/3 of the height. Mulch the soil with peat chips or humus, shade the plantings. Don't let the soil dry out! In autumn, small bulbs formed from scales can be planted for growing.
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• Asian hybrid. Plant height 90-120 cm, flower 8-15 cm in diameter, goblet, wide open, directed upwards. Petals pale pink, delicate shade. Blooms profusely in July or 90 days after planting, grows well.
• LA hybrid. Height 80 cm. The flowers are cup-shaped, directed upwards, pinkish-orange in color with a darker center. It blooms in mid-July, during spring planting - 70 days after the germination of the bulbs.
• The main secret of a successful wintering of the oriental lily is that the soil must be dry. In autumn, wait until dry weather sets in for a while, and cover the plantings with waterproof material. The place should be flat, without a slope, so that water does not flow under the shelter. It will not be noticeable in the flower garden if you plant flowers around that grow luxuriantly in late summer and autumn: buzulnik, sapling, gelenium, perennial asters.
• The flowers are usually turban-shaped, two-colored, with wine-red specks on a light background. The aroma is weak. Bloom in July. Rare in culture, but well suited for central Russia. Sunny areas are preferred. They need abundant watering and slightly acidic soils. Rarely form daughter bulbs, vegetatively reproduce better with bulbous scales.

You need to cut the lilies obliquely, leaving most of the stem with leaves, about 8-18 cm, so that the bulb continues to develop. If the cut is straight, then rainwater will enter the core of the stem and cause rotting.

In light sandy soil, planting is done deeper than in heavy soil.

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Often, domestic lily flowers are confused, calling hippeastrum amaryllis and vice versa, although these houseplants have a different flowering and dormant period. It’s better to immediately determine exactly which domestic lily grows in you - caring for amaryllis and hippeastrum has some differences.

A home lily flower will feel best in light fertile soil mixed with river sand. Lay drainage at the bottom of the pot, then pour a layer of special soil mixture or earth enriched with nutrients, put the bulb in the middle, gently spreading its roots to the sides. Fill the bulb with soil mixture only halfway, while the earth should reach the middle of the pot. It will be possible to add soil to the top after the stems outgrow the edge of the pot.

The plant experiences a special need for moisture after flowering, when the bulbs swell and retain nutrients for the winter.

In the spring, after removing shelters from the plantings of heat-loving varieties, the surface layer of the soil is loosened to retain moisture. Until the plants bloom, they need enough, but not excessively moist soil. So that the roots do not overheat and do not dry out, it is recommended to mulch the soil with humus or peat chips. At the end of flowering and for some time after it ends, the plants are watered under the root, trying not to wet the leaves. In autumn, after the transition of lilies to a state of rest, it is recommended to cover areas with oriental hybrids with a waterproof film.

Lily planting time

Lily roots penetrate to a depth of up to 60 cm. Therefore, the soil is cultivated to a depth of 40-60 cm. 1 bucket of sand and peat is added to the soil that is heavy in mechanical composition, and 1 bucket of peat per 1 m2 is added to the light soil. In addition, 2-3 buckets of well-rotted manure are applied for each square meter of plantings (it must be aged for at least three years) and the soil is filled with phosphate and potash fertilizers (100 g of superphosphate and 50 g of potassium sulfate per 1 m2). Under varieties that prefer slightly alkaline and calcareous soils, 200-500 g of wood ash or chalk are added; in the usual soil mixture for lilies coniferous litter.

Processing before planting

Fragrant lilies with exquisite large flowers - not only for sophisticated flower growers. By carefully reading the recommendations in this issue of the magazine, you will be able to grow them, even if you do not have much experience. You just need to put in a little more effort.​

planting depth

Distance between bulbs

Growing orientals in a container is easier than in flower beds, and who would refuse the opportunity to put fragrant flowers on a terrace, patio, balcony? Bulbs can be purchased in the off-season at a discount - after all, they are planted at any time. Choose varieties up to 50 cm tall. The main thing is that the container with growing lilies does not dry out and does not overheat. After flowering, stop watering and keep the bulbs dry, and for the winter, put the container in a cool place with a temperature not exceeding 5 ° C.

The flowers are turban-shaped, of various colors, with dark spots on the inside of the perianth lobes. The aroma of flowers is weak.

Before wintering, sprinkle a handful of peat on each lily and cover. For this you can use:​

Depth at which lilies should be planted:

By appearance, it is not always possible to determine what kind of house lily belongs to, a photo can only confuse even more. You can find out the genus of a plant as follows: if your home lily blooms from summer to autumn, and is dormant in winter, then this is amaryllis. If the flowers appear from winter to spring, and in the summer the plant rests, this is hippeastrum. Accordingly, it will be necessary to plant and replant the bulbs during the dormant period of the indoor flower.

In the photo, planting a lily

Care and reproduction of lilies

When the first leaves appear, the plants are fed with a solution of mullein (1:10) or complete mineral fertilizer (40-50 g per 1 m2). Repeat during the period when the plants are gaining buds and during the coloring of the buds, but no later than August 15. For most varieties, with the exception of those preferring acidic soil, it is useful to apply wood ash 2-3 times during the season at the rate of 100 g per m2 - this helps to increase the size of flowers, enhances their color intensity, and increases plant resistance to various diseases.

Planting and transplanting lilies is usually carried out when the plants are at rest: from the end of August to the end of September.

1. Cherbourg
2. Asian hybrid. Height 80 cm. The flowers are red with a yellow center, medium-sized, directed upwards. Blooms very profusely, in June-July.

​If you like Oriental lilies, but have doubts about the success of their cultivation, look for OT hybrids obtained from crossing Oriental (Oriental) and Trumpet (Trumpet) lilies. They have all the virtues of the oriental, but are more resilient in comparison with them. Blooms from mid-July. It is better to plant bulbs in raised flower beds; when preparing the soil, coniferous litter and sand are added to it.

Lily Care

The most frost-resistant among lilies, durable plants, are not susceptible to viral diseases, almost do not suffer from gray rot and are rarely affected by Fusarium. They grow in one place for a long time, transplantation is poorly tolerated. They prefer partial shade. Need regular watering, undemanding to the soil. They grow slowly, rarely form daughter bulbs, so they are propagated mainly by bulbous scales.